Hi, it's Ashley. This blog is resting (the last post was 2020). These days I write and work at ElevateGrace.com.

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Easy Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup – Instant Pot

Easy Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup – Instant Pot

Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through, order and purchase. As always, I only blog about and…

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Easy Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup – Instant Pot

Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through, order and purchase. As always, I only blog about and…

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Setting My Intentions for the Year: 2019 Style

Setting My Intentions for the Year: 2019 Style

Full confession: when it comes to goal setting, I usually back away slowly and try to change the subject. I am all about setting intentions, thinking big picture and knowing where I want to be in the future … but quantifying it with a hard goal has always been a little scary to me.

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Setting My Intentions for the Year: 2019 Style

Full confession: when it comes to goal setting, I usually back away slowly and try to change the subject. I am all about setting intentions, thinking big picture and knowing where I want to be in the future … but quantifying it with a hard goal has always been a little scary to me.

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Meet LipSense: My Magic Lipstick

Meet LipSense: My Magic Lipstick

I talk a lot. For work, for fun, around people and truthfully when I’m alone too. 😆 I also eat and drink and kiss my daughter probably dozens of times in any given day. But I also…

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Meet LipSense: My Magic Lipstick
How to Use Pantone’s Living Color in Your Makeup Bag with LipSense

How to Use Pantone’s Living Color in Your Makeup Bag with LipSense

I LOVE me a good coral color, so I’m super excited to rock this shade in my makeup routine even more than I do. I’ll be featuring various makeup looks over the coming weeks, starting with lips with nothing other than: LipSense.

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How to Use Pantone’s Living Color in Your Makeup Bag with LipSense

I LOVE me a good coral color, so I’m super excited to rock this shade in my makeup routine even more than I do. I’ll be featuring various makeup looks over the coming weeks, starting with lips with nothing other than: LipSense.

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Family Photos on Rainbow Row in Downtown Charleston

Family Photos on Rainbow Row in Downtown Charleston

Family photo time is one of my very favorite times of the year. I love shopping for everyone, love choosing the location options with the photographer and love the fun family bonding.

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Family Photos on Rainbow Row in Downtown Charleston

Family photo time is one of my very favorite times of the year. I love shopping for everyone, love choosing the location options with the photographer and love the fun family bonding.

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6 EASY Ways to Bring Peace Into a Blended Family for the Holidays

6 EASY Ways to Bring Peace Into a Blended Family for the Holidays

If you’re in my camp, you know that being a step parent AND having a child means there’s a ton of pressure to make the holidays special for all the kids, making sure everything feels fair, fun and inclusive. This past Christmas was my 6th year celebrating with my bonus kids, and our 4th Christmas as a family of 5. While I’m no expert in step-parenting, I do know what’s worked for our family to promote togetherness and warmth.

Here are my 6 ideas to bring joy and ease into your {blended} family to really enjoy the holidays together:

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6 EASY Ways to Bring Peace Into a Blended Family for the Holidays

If you’re in my camp, you know that being a step parent AND having a child means there’s a ton of pressure to make the holidays special for all the kids, making sure everything feels fair, fun and inclusive. This past Christmas was my 6th year celebrating with my bonus kids, and our 4th Christmas as a family of 5. While I’m no expert in step-parenting, I do know what’s worked for our family to promote togetherness and warmth.

Here are my 6 ideas to bring joy and ease into your {blended} family to really enjoy the holidays together:

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